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US: Number Of Uninsured Decreased in 2007

added: 28-08-2008

The Census Bureau's annual reporty shows that the number of uninsured dropped by 1.3 million people, but the report reflects continued worsening of health coverage for America's workers.

EU Film Support Programme's First Global Steps Trigger Interest in Asia and South America

added: 28-08-2008

Cooperation with the European film industry is in strong demand around the globe. The results of the first call for projects of a new EU initiative, the MEDIA International Preparatory Action, show a lot of interest from audiovisual professionals around the world in working with Europe's film and audiovisual sector.

Rising Commodity Prices and Energy Costs Primary Concerns among North American Restaurant Chains

added: 27-08-2008

ArrowStream announced the findings of its Market Outlook Survey, revealing the top economic concerns of chain restaurant operators for the second half of 2008. Commodity and fuel costs top the list of margin pressure concerns, affecting profitability expectations and how these companies manage supply chains.

Consumer Confidence Improves in August 2008

added: 27-08-2008

The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index™, which had improved moderately in July, made further gains in August. The Index now stands at 56.9 (1985=100), up from 51.9 in July. The Present Situation Index decreased to 63.2 from 65.8 last month. The Expectations Index, however, increased to 52.8 from 42.7 in July.

1.4 Billion Live On Less Than Us$1.25 A Day, But Progress Against Poverty Remains Strong

added: 27-08-2008

The World Bank said improved economic estimates showed there were more poor people around the world than previously thought while also revealing big successes in the fight to overcome extreme poverty.

Consumer Confidence in Technology Continues to Rise

added: 27-08-2008

Consumer confidence in technology continues to strengthen. The ICTE reached 84.4 in August, up nearly four points from 80.7 in July.

Rising Economies Hit Web with Phones

added: 27-08-2008

Five of the world's 10 largest cities are located in the fast-growing economies of Brazil, Russia, India and China (the so-called BRIC countries), along with four of the five top markets for new mobile subscribers.

National Trend of Home Price Declines Continued through the First Half of 2008

added: 27-08-2008

Data through June 2008, released by Standard & Poor's for its S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Indices, the leading measure of U.S. home prices, shows continued broad based declines in the prices of existing single family homes across the United States, a trend that prevailed throughout 2007 and has continued through the first half of 2008.

China Consumer Confidence Rebounds in August 2008, Concerns on Future Price Rises Ease

added: 27-08-2008

Xinhua Finance eziData China Consumer Confidence Index (CCCI) was updated today, with the survey results showing that China Consumer Confidence Index rebounded 0.9 point to 92.9 in August after a 3.1-point plunge in July. Current conditions fell further by a slight 0.8 point to 90.1, while future expectations rose by 1.8 points to 94.4, and concerns on future general price rises eased.

45.7 Million Americans Are Uninsured

added: 27-08-2008

The U.S. Census Bureau released a report that estimates that 45.7 million Americans were uninsured in 2007 compared to 47 million in 2006. While the report shows a slight drop in the number of uninsured, it underscores the urgent need to expand access to health coverage, according to Consumers Union, nonprofit publisher of Consumer Reports.

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